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Worksheetsearth and beyond
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 55mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
To spin on an axis
a)
orbit
b)
revolve
c)
rotate
d)
axis
2.
A star and all the planets and other objects that revolve around it
a)
galaxy
b)
universe
c)
constellation
d)
solar system
3.
The star at the center of our solar system
a)
equator
b)
sun
c)
planet
d)
constellation
4.
An imaginary line that passes through Earth's center and its North and South poles
a)
axis
b)
equator
5.
One of the shapes the moon seems to have as it orbits the Earth
a)
crater
b)
galaxy
c)
moon phase
d)
planet
6.
An imaginary line around the Earth equally distant from the North and South poles
a)
axis
b)
equator
7.
Which is the correct order of our planets?
a)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
b)
Mars, Venus, Earth, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
c)
Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury
d)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus
8.
Why does the moon appear to shine?
a)
It is like a star and gives off light
b)
It refracts light from space
c)
It reflects light from the sun
d)
It absorbs light from the sun
9.
What is the Moon to Earth?
a)
Comet
b)
Axis
c)
Satellite
d)
Probe
10.
We live in a spiral galaxy known as the
a)
Cosmos
b)
Sombrero
c)
Anendo
d)
Milky Way
11.
The Moon is Earth's natural satellite.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
We do not feel Earth moving because we move with Earth as it rotates.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
The revolution of Earth causes changes seasons.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Which object in the solar system is considered a dwarf planet?
a)
Neptune
b)
Mars
c)
Mercury
d)
Pluto
15.
What does ROTATION mean?
a)
To SPIN
b)
To ORBIT or GO AROUND
16.
What motion of the Earth takes 365 days?
a)
Rotation
b)
Tilting
c)
Revolution
d)
Spinning
17.
Rotation of the earth takes
a)
One day
b)
One year
c)
One summer
d)
One winter
18.
Earth's rotation on its axis is what causes ______________________________.
a)
seasons
b)
moon phases
c)
day and night
d)
weather
19.
What does REVOLUTION mean?
a)
To SPIN
b)
To ORBIT or GO AROUND
20.
Which happens in one year’s time?
a)
The moon makes one complete revolution around Earth.
b)
Earth makes one complete revolution around the sun.
c)
Earth makes one complete spin on its axis.
d)
The sun makes one complete spin on its axis.
21.
How long does it take for the Earth to go once around its axis?
a)
12 hours
b)
24 hours
c)
1 week
d)
1 year
22.
What causes your shadow to change throughout the day?
a)
The Earth's orbit
b)
The moon's reflection
c)
The Earth's rotation
d)
How much you ate for lunch
23.
What causes the sun to look like it is rising in the east and setting in the west?
a)
moon's orbit
b)
sun's rotation
c)
Earth's revolution
d)
Earth's rotation
24.
What is the name of the imaginary line running through the North Pole to the South Pole?
a)
orbit
b)
axis
c)
equator
d)
latitude
25.
Earth revolves around the sun every ----
a)
365¼ days
b)
365 days
c)
24 hours
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